Bachelor of Music

The applied music concentration is intended for students who show special aptitude for careers as performers. It is expected that a student graduating in applied music will have reached a level of at least semiprofessional competence.
Lower-division students are admitted to the applied music con- centration on the basis of faculty recommendation. Admission to the upper-division is by a juried audition for performers and a portfolio review for composers. These take place at the end of the sopho- more year (or, for transfer students, prior to entering the junior year).

The Applied Music Concentration is intended for those having a
special interest and promise in the following areas:
• Vocal/Choral Performance • Instrumental Performance • Opera/Music
Theatre • Composition and Music Technology • World Music Studies

Degree Requirements

Requirements for the Major

The courses listed below constitute the liberal arts concentration in music. A student satisfactorily completing these courses, along with other University requirements, will earn a B.A. with a major in music. All students are encouraged to consult an advisor about arranging individually tailored programs of study.

Complete all the following:

Preparatory (credit not applicable toward major; students may challenge by exam)

History/Literature (16)

MUS 150 Survey of U.S. Music (GE, Area C1)
MUS 251 History of Western Music - Ancient World to 1750
MUS 252 History of Western Music - 1750 to the Present
MUS 300 Seminar (various topics)
MUS 350 Survey of World Music (GE, Area C3)

Degree Requirements

Requirements For the Major

The jazz studies concentration is designed to furnish the training and background needed for students seeking to work as jazz performers, arrangers, composers, or teachers.
Students planning to pursue careers as jazz performers should take private instruction in their major instrument or in voice as a part of their program. These students normally enroll each semester in at least one music department ensemble appropriate to their area of interest. They should also seek opportunities for performance off campus in a wide variety of performing environments.

Theory/Musicianship (15)

History/Literature (12)

MUS 252 History of Western Music - 1750 to the Present
MUS 342 History of Jazz

And two of the following four courses: (6 units)
MUS 150 Survey of U.S. Music (satisfies GE, C1)
MUS 251 History of Western Music - Ancient World to 1750
MUS 300 Seminar (various topics)
MUS 350 Survey of World Music (satisfies GE, C4)

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education is a Professional Program equivalent to that of the Bachelor of Music Education, which provides the skills necessary for teaching music in public or private schools in California. It is recommended for anyone planning a teaching career in music.

The program consists of a core of basic Music major requirements, plus specialized courses for prospective teachers of vocal, instrumental, and general music in elementary, junior high, and senior high schools.

History/Literature (16)

MUS 150 Survey of U.S. Music (GE, Area C1) or MUS 343 History of Jazz
MUS 251 History of Western Music - Ancient World to 1750
MUS 252 History of Western Music - 1750 to the Present
MUS 350 Survey of World Music (GE, Area C3)

Degree Requirements

Requirements for the Major

The courses listed below constitute the liberal arts concentration in music. A student satisfactorily completing these courses, along with other University requirements, will earn a B.A. with a major in music. All students are encouraged to consult an advisor about arranging individually tailored programs of study.

Complete all the following:

Preparatory (credit not applicable toward major; students may challenge by exam)

History/Literature (16)

MUS 150 Survey of U.S. Music (GE, Area C1)
MUS 251 History of Western Music - Ancient World to 1750
MUS 252 History of Western Music - 1750 to the Present
MUS 300 Seminar (various topics)
MUS 350 Survey of World Music (GE, Area C3)

The Music Department offers three minors—the Liberal Arts Music minor, Jazz Studies Music minor, and World Music (Ethnomusicol- ogy) minor. Students contemplating a minor in music should consult the Music Department for advising early in their academic careers. At least 6 units of the minor must be completed at Sonoma State University.

World Music (Ethnomusicology) Concentration

Two of the following courses: (6 units)
MUS 150 Survey of U.S. Music
MUS 250 Survey of European Music
MUS 343 Studies in Musical Genres
MUS 344 Studies in Musical Composers
CALS 368 Chicano Latino Music

All of the following:

MUS 105 Music Theory for Non-Majors
MUS 350 Survey of World Music
MUS 120 Ear Training I
THAR 373 Dances of the World
MUS 353 Indian Singing Ensemble (1,1) 2

Recommended but not required:

MUS 300 Seminar
MUS 480 Special Topics

Performance Ensemble Requirement

The Music Department regards continuous experience in active music-making to be an essential part of college music study. To provide this experience, the department offers a wide range of ensembles both vocal and instrumental.

All music majors (applied, jazz studies, liberal arts, and music education) must declare a major performance medium (instrument or voice) upon entering their program of study.

Every music major is required to be in at least one major performing ensemble during each semester of residence in which he or she plays his or her declared performance medium (instrument or voice). In addition, all instrumentalists are required to participate in a major choral ensemble for one semester. Also, vocalists in the applied and music education concentrations must participate in a major instrumental ensemble for one semester. Students may substitute a minor ensemble for a major ensemble no more than twice. See the catalogue for specific ensemble requirements.